Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities

Photo gallery for Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities

Two people paddleboarding on a clear lake with mountains in the background.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.
A lake surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a grill.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Donner Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$1,144, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Sierra Nevada Conservancy and West End Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cute little place with a nice deck on the front or I could watch the sunrise and see the fog rising off Donner Lake. My dog enjoyed it as well. Hope to go back during the summer and enjoy the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacay

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay with us. Your kind words serve as a wonderful affirmation of the effort we put into ensuring our guests have a memorable experience. We are especially glad that you appreciated our location, cleanliness, and communication. We hope to welcome you back at The Wave Houses in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, clean, good location and easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A few minor issues - Need more wash cloths,One garbage was left full in the pantryNo board games or even a deck of cardsA few minor repairs need to be taken care ofThe driveway was difficult to get into due to narrow road, HARD right turn into the driveway, so we needed to go past, turn around and enter from other direction, there were construction vehicles, piles of lumber and outhouses to navigate
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you stayed with us and appreciate you sharing these suggestions. We’ll take a look at the items you mentioned, as they help us improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again, and we hope to have the chance to host you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived in daylight so finding the place was easy, however I don’t think we could have found it in the dark. The house is up a shared very narrow drive way. As for parking, there is enough room for only one vehicle and only able to pull in and back out (no turning vehicle around).The pictures make the house look more spacious than it is. The place was ok. One room had a bed on top of dressers about 3’ high.Making it impossible to use. Then the other rooms were more for kids with bunk beds. In the bathroom there wasn’t any soap, extra towels or hair products. Both bathroom had broken toilet seat covers.No sponge in the kitchen. The place was extremely warm without any way to cool down to make it comfortable. The one fan was broken. There were a lot of things needing attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities on 20 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you bringing these points to our attention, as guest feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve. Thank you again for choosing our home, and we wish you all the best in your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and close to Donner lake

Loved the location! I got a little hot when we were there but other than that it was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Donner Get-A-Way

Enjoyed our time at this house. Owner and property manager very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house was in a decent spot. The driveway was a bit difficult to find when arriving after dark, suggest arriving in the daylight. The house itself was good if a bit quirky. The bed in the primary bedroom was raised 4' off the floor and the ladder was inside of a closet that was difficult to open. The pillows were flat and provided little support, suggest bringing your own if you like neck support. This was the case for all the bedroom. Lots of space provided with the multiple bunk beds and would be good for a large group. The kitchen was narrow and didn't fit more than one person comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We truly appreciate you choosing our home and hope you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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